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ET03 HBU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 157,875 miles on the clock, averaging 6,394 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for ET03 HBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,875
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,394

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
8

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading157,875 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,075
Average per year6,394
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET03 HBU 45k73k101k130k158k '07'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,875 miles
Since last MOT+3,075 miles
PASS
Mileage154,800 miles
Since last MOT+1,885 miles
PASS
Mileage152,915 miles
Since last MOT+1,635 miles
PASS
Mileage151,280 miles
Since last MOT+13,751 miles
PASS
Mileage137,529 miles
Since last MOT+15,666 miles
PASS
Mileage121,863 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,847 miles
Since last MOT+13,252 miles
PASS
Mileage108,595 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,595 miles
Since last MOT+7,559 miles
PASS
Mileage101,036 miles
Since last MOT+5,414 miles
PASS
Mileage95,622 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,619 miles
Since last MOT+4,603 miles
PASS
Mileage91,016 miles
Since last MOT+3,488 miles
PASS
Mileage87,528 miles
Since last MOT+2,784 miles
PASS
Mileage84,744 miles
Since last MOT+6,231 miles
PASS
Mileage78,513 miles
Since last MOT+3,384 miles
PASS
Mileage75,129 miles
Since last MOT+7,182 miles
PASS
Mileage67,947 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,945 miles
Since last MOT+23,239 miles
PASS
Mileage44,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,706 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 HBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ET03 HBU

What car is ET03 HBU?

ET03 HBU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of ET03 HBU?

The last recorded mileage for ET03 HBU was 157,875 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET03 HBU passed its MOT?

ET03 HBU has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2024.

Is ET03 HBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET03 HBU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ET03 HBU?

ET03 HBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.